The expansion of the age group of those who should receive the third dose of the vaccine, the suggestion of changes in the indication of the rapporteur’s amendments to improve the “transparency” of the allocation of resources and the inauguration of the Brazilian embassy in Bahrain are some of the highlights of this Tuesday Tuesday, November 16th.
third dose of vaccine
The Ministry of Health announced the expansion of the age range of those who should receive the third dose of the vaccine to people over 18 years old. The folder also reduced the interval from six to five months for those who completed the two doses and need to be vaccinated with the booster dose.
Rapporteur’s amendments
The president of the Chamber of Deputies, Arthur Lira (PP-AL), said today in an interview with CNN that the National Congress will suggest changes in the indication of the rapporteur’s amendments to improve the “transparency” of the allocation of resources. Lira had already indicated that she would appeal the decision of the Supreme Court.
new embassy of Brazil
President Jair Bolsonaro inaugurated this Tuesday, in Manama, the Brazilian embassy in Bahrain. It is the first time that a Brazilian head of state has visited the Middle East country. The countries had diplomatic relations since 1971, but Brazilian interests were represented by the embassy in Kuwait.
“Pre-Enem noises”
The Minister of Education, Milton Ribeiro, said in an interview with CNN that “there was no interference in the National High School Exam”. According to him, the controversies about the exam, which will be held on the next 21st and 28th, are nothing but “pre-Enem noises”. The minister was summoned by the Chamber to provide clarification on the evidence.
Pill against Covid-19
Pfizer signed a licensing agreement to allow broader access to its experimental pill against Covid-19. The agreement with a United Nations-backed public health organization would allow generic manufacturers to make the pill widely available in 95 low- and middle-income countries. Brazil was left out of the agreement.
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Reference: CNN Brasil
